[Quote No.43378] Need Area: Friends > Conversation "[Extreme individualism and the need for expansive individual freedom are often hallmarks of both the genius and the unwell. Tolerance and individual freedom should be shown to all but especially these most unusual people, for their good and happiness as well as our own. Remember... ] Good sense travels on the well-worn paths; genius, never. And that is why the crowd, not altogether without reason, is so ready to treat great men [and women, who often eventually dramatically improve the world beyond the ability of anyone else could] as lunatics [at least at first, until their genius and contribution is recognised, but sadly often still even after, instead of celebrating these extraordinarily unique blessings to us all in the wide spectrum of humanity]!" - Cesare Lombroso(1835 - 1909)Author's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image

[Quote No.43380] Need Area: Friends > Conversation "[Extreme individualism and the need for expansive individual freedom are common hallmarks of exceptionally gifted people we often call geniuses. Tolerance for all but especially the more challengingly different is particularly important for their good and for the happiness of all of us, so long, of course, as they don't hurt another's physical person or property. The following quote is from one of the great literary geniuses of the English language who was treated arguably very badly, including being sentenced to hard labor in Reading Gaol:] The public is wonderfully tolerant. It forgives everything except genius." - Oscar Wilde(1854 - 1900), playwright and wit.Author's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image

[Quote No.43391] Need Area: Friends > Conversation "No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helps you! [They deserve, at the least, public credit and your thanks.]" - Wilma Rudolph(1940 - 1994), Olympic gold medal winning athlete, who at four contracted polio, that required she walk only with a brace until age nine. It took another two years of therapy on her twisted leg before she could walk without orthopedic shoes. Four years later she won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 meter relay at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. In 1960 she took the gold in the same event at Rome, also in the 100 meter and 400 meter events.Author's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image

[Quote No.43543] Need Area: Friends > Conversation "[Tolerance - freedom of thought, opinion, speech, expression, press and censorship:] Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules, and they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them; disagree with them; glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do." - Jack KerouacFamous writerAuthor's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image

[Quote No.43582] Need Area: Friends > Conversation "[Life is about 'Reciprocity' and a version of the Golden Rule, in that 'You will usually be treated as you treat others': Remember usually] You Will Get It All Back -
When you act with hostility and aggression toward others, they are likely to respond in a similar manner. When you shout at someone, he is likely to shout back. The reverse holds true if you are caring and cheerful toward others.
Therefore, for purely pragmatic reasons, we should be kind and friendly in dealing with others.
From the Torah perspective, however, this is not merely sound advice. It is an obligation." - Rabbi Zelig PliskinQuote from his book, 'Gateway to Happiness', pp. 136-7.Author's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image

[Quote No.43793] Need Area: Friends > Conversation "In the practice of human communication, most of you need to relate to a wide variety of people and discuss many different topics. However, to do this well you must adjust to the different people and have some knowledge of, or at least curiosity about, their topics...When you're in the company of people with special knowledge you don't have, you can assume the complementary role of learner by asking a few questions and listening carefully. [Being interested in topics that others are interested in is a very polite and wise thing to do.]" - Loren Ekroth, Ph.D.www.conversationmatters.comAuthor's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image

[Quote No.43829] Need Area: Friends > Conversation "What Are Their Conversation Needs?
What does your conversation offer others? Is it enjoyable? Supportive, encouraging, empathic?
Are you listening carefully, sharing useful information, exchanging feelings? Are you light-hearted with your kidding and joking? Are you sharing personal connections and networking for the benefit of others?
Or are you grumbling and complaining, repeating an 'Ain't it awful!' [bitter things aren't better rather than grateful things aren't worse] theme, or are you gossiping?
Are you mainly talking about yourself while not being interested in the others?
Note: Just because talking about yourself is enjoyable for you doesn't mean it's enjoyable for others. Maybe. But maybe not.
When talking to others, 'What's In It For Me?' (WIIFM) should also include 'What's In It For Them?' (WIIFT) so that it takes into account their needs and interests. When you do that, they will most likely enjoy talking with you.
The Key? Shift from ME to WE." - Loren Ekroth, Ph.D.conversationmatters.comAuthor's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image